Contemporary Forensic Investigation

This book offers a review and analysis of contemporary forensic investigation, written for students, from the perspective of the practitioner, focusing on the core functions of forensic investigation and the impact of change in the forensic context.

List of contents

1. Historical Context, 2. Models of Forensic Provision, 3. Science and Technology, 4. Operating Frameworks, 5. Crime Challenges, 6. Use of Forensic Intelligence, 7. Proactive Forensic Management, 8. Conclusion: Future models of integrated forensic practice

About the author

Paul Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Course leader for the BSc in Criminology and Forensic Studies at the University of Portsmouth, UK. Terry Lowe is Head of the Scientific Services Department in the Hampshire Constabulary, UK. Carolyn Lovell is Head of Crime Scene Investigation in the Hampshire Constabulary, UK.

Summary

This book offers a review and analysis of contemporary forensic investigation, written for students, from the perspective of the practitioner, focusing on the core functions of forensic investigation and the impact of change in the forensic context.

Product details

• Authors: Carolyn Lovell, Lovell Carolyn, Terry Lowe, Terry Smith Lowe, Lowe Terry, Paul Smith, Paul (University of Portsmouth Smith, Paul Lowe Smith
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 30.04.2019, delayed
• EAN: 9781138931138
• ISBN: 978-1-138-93113-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Forensic Science, Biology, life sciences, Legal aspects of criminology, Society and culture: general, Penology and punishment, Criminal justice law, Police law and police procedures